GTX 1070 vs RTX 2060
Full specification comparison between the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (2016) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (2019).
GTX 1070
NVIDIA Entry-level
- ✓ More VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB)
- ✓ Wider memory bus (256-bit vs 192-bit)
- ✓ Lower power draw (150 W vs 160 W)
RTX 2060
NVIDIA Entry-level
- ✓ ~25% faster on average
- ✓ Cheaper at launch ($349 vs $379)
- ✓ Newer (2019 vs 2016)
- ✓ Better performance per dollar
- ✓ More power-efficient
Verdict: The RTX 2060 is roughly 25% faster than the GTX 1070 on average — a clear, noticeable performance advantage.
The GTX 1070 also carries more video memory (8 GB vs 6 GB), which matters for high-resolution textures, modern AAA titles and future-proofing.
At launch pricing, the RTX 2060 offers more performance per dollar, and the RTX 2060 is the more power-efficient chip.
Estimated performance
Estimated average 1440p raster gaming performance compiled from publicly available benchmark data. Individual games vary.
Specs side by side
| Specification | GTX 1070 | RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Release year | 2016 | 2019 |
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| Shading units | ||
| Boost clock | ||
| FP32 compute | ||
| VRAM | ||
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | ||
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| Launch MSRP |
Green bars mark the better value in each row (for power and price, lower wins).
Frequently asked questions
Is the RTX 2060 better than the GTX 1070?
Yes — based on aggregated benchmark data, the RTX 2060 is about 25% faster than the GTX 1070 on average.
How much faster is the RTX 2060 than the GTX 1070?
Roughly 25% on average in raster gaming workloads. The gap varies by title, resolution and settings.
Which graphics card is better value?
Comparing launch prices, the RTX 2060 delivers more performance per dollar. Check current street prices, as market pricing often shifts the value equation.